August Equity

August Equity is a private equity firm founded in 2001 and based in London, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized service-oriented businesses across high-growth sectors such as healthcare, education, business services, and technology. August Equity specializes in identifying opportunities for long-term growth in evolving markets, leveraging its expertise to build resilient companies. It typically collaborates with family-owned and founder-managed businesses led by visionary entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. The firm emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, and a straightforward approach in developing lasting relationships with its portfolio companies. August Equity's investment process involves thorough analysis and assessment of industries, markets, and competitors, ensuring that it presents well-informed and creative proposals to potential investments.

Mike Biddulph

Partner and Head of Portfolio

Cook, Kate

Investment Director

Dubé, Christian

Partner

Fisher, John

Partner

Lonsdale, David

Partner

Mehul Patel

Partner

Philip Rattle

Managing Partner

Bethany Shiers

Manager, Investments

Daniel Venn

CFO

Greg Walsh

Manager

33 past transactions

Integrity360

Acquisition in 2021
Integrity360 is an IT Security Consultancy and fastest growing services. The company offers a complete security services offering to its enterprise clients, covering their security from every angle. Its services include Managed Security, Security Testing, Incident Handling, Security Integration and Governance, Risk & Compliance services. Its 300 clients can be found in all business verticals and include some of the largest and most well-known brands in the country.

Business Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Business Systems specializes in providing call recording and workforce optimization solutions and today ranks as one of the most experienced independent providers with expertise covering systems design, project management, implementation, and ongoing service delivery and support.

Business Systems

Acquisition in 2021
Business Systems specializes in providing call recording and workforce optimization solutions and today ranks as one of the most experienced independent providers with expertise covering systems design, project management, implementation, and ongoing service delivery and support.

Little Garden Day Nurseries

Acquisition in 2020
Little Garden Day Nurseries is a group of children’s nurseries that provides childcare and education.

Air IT

Acquisition in 2020
Air IT help SMEs and internal IT teams transform and succeed through technology.

British Assessment Bureau

Acquisition in 2019
The British Assessment Bureau (“BAB”) is a tech enabled ISO certification and compliance business based in Kent. ISO certification is a vital requirement for many SMEs wishing to supply larger businesses or the public sector and BAB’s UKAS accreditation represents the gold-standard for quality. BAB has predictable recurring revenues and low customer churn as a result of its focus on providing the best customer experience.

Charterhouse Group

Acquisition in 2018
Charterhouse Group specializes in providing unified communications, document management, and cybersecurity services to mid and large-tier customers both in the UK and internationally. The company offers a range of voice products, including IP telephony, unified communications, and collaboration solutions, along with data services such as wide area networks, cloud solutions, and network security. Charterhouse also provides mobile device management and managed print services, alongside professional offerings like consultancy, network design, and project management. Its integrated cybersecurity strategy aims to protect organizations while enhancing workforce collaboration and productivity through cloud applications. Established in 1993 and headquartered in London, Charterhouse serves diverse markets, including finance, legal, media, and entertainment.

The Dermatology Partnership

Private Equity Round in 2018
The Dermatology Partnership brings together three leading medical-focussed dermatology clinics and 18 Consultant Dermatologists across London and the South East with the vision to create the UK’s leading medical-led dermatology group.

Fosters Funeral Directors

Venture Round in 2017
Fosters Funeral Directors provides a variety of services, from selecting a coffin to picking flowers, allowing consumers to receive a comprehensive service for saying their final farewell to their loved ones.

Zenergi

Acquisition in 2017
Zenergi is a customer service company specialising in energy procurement, invoice validation and contract management. Zenergi we strive to provide excellence in all areas of service to our clients, colleagues and suppliers based on being professional, efficient, conscientious and progressive at all times.

Orbis Education and Care

Acquisition in 2017
Orbis Education and Care provide specialist day schools, as well as residential services for children and adults who have a formal diagnosis of autism. Our primary aim is to provide a safe and secure environment that encourages individuality, confidence, self-esteem and lifelong learning. We aim to improve the quality of life for our children and adults by developing, nurturing and promoting independence. Our service model is “positive behaviour support” which means that we focus on setting aspirational goals for our pupils, helping them to overcome barriers and have valued roles in society.

Wax Digital

Acquisition in 2015
Wax Digital is the UK's No.1 eProcurement provider, delivering Source to Pay solutions to mid and large-sized organisations globally.

VetPartners

Acquisition in 2015
VetPartners provides veterinary care services to clients and patients in the United Kingdom. It began operation on August 26, 2015, with its headquarters in York in the United Kingdom.

Pet Cremation Services

Private Equity Round in 2015
Pet Cremation Services (PCS) is the market leader in pet cremation, waste collection and disposal services to the veterinary market.
Safety & Survival Systems International provides safety and finest survival equipment.

Westpoint Veterinary Group

Private Equity Round in 2014
Westpoint Veterinary Group provides farm veterinary services to the farmers.

The Old Deanery Care Village

Acquisition in 2013
The Old Deanery Care Village operates as a specialized residential care facility designed for older individuals with dementia and physical disabilities. Located on a ten-acre site, the village features two care homes with a combined capacity of 183 beds. The surroundings include established woodland and rolling lawns, offering a serene environment enriched by local wildlife and natural beauty. The care services provided focus on enhancing the quality of life for residents, addressing both physical disabilities and early-stage dementia, in a supportive and nurturing setting.

Minerva Education Group

Private Equity Round in 2013
Minerva Education is an independent sector schools group, which owns six schools: Eaton Square School, Hawley Place School, Hyde Park School, The Lyceum School, Sancton Wood School and our new London senior school Eaton Square Upper School, Mayfair .

Compass Community

Private Equity Round in 2013
Compass Community is provides fostering services and children’s residential care. All of Their children’s homes provide the highest quality care and substitute parenting for children who experience a range of behavioural and emotional difficulties. They recognise the importance of investing in and retaining good support workers; offering high quality training, frequent supervision as well as specialist independent consultation. The culture is based on family values of respect, caring, education, social and leisure pursuits and good health.

SecureData Europe

Acquisition in 2012
SecureData is one of Europe’s largest independent security service providers, with a 25 year track record of delivering managed services to some of the largest companies in the world. They look beyond point technologies to address cybersecurity as a whole, providing a range of integrated solutions that assess risks, detect threats, protect our customer’s IT assets and respond to security incidents.

Aspirations Care

Acquisition in 2012
Aspirations Care is a specialist care provider for adults, children and young people with complex needs, including mental health needs, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and those transitioning from secure settings.

Independent Vetcare

Acquisition in 2011
IVC is the privately owned vet services platform in the UK with more than 290 sites and an online pet pharmacy. IVC employs approximately 2,700 FTEs, including 800+ FTE veterinarians.

Active Assistance

Acquisition in 2010
Established in 1992, Active Assistance provides care for adults and children with complex continuing health care needs and physical disabilities. As a care specialist for Spinal Cord Injury, they support adults with a high level spinal cord injury but also support people with progressive and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and muscular dystrophy.

Funeral Partners Ltd

Acquisition in 2009
Funeral Partners is a funeral services company that provides a range of offerings to assist families during difficult times. The company operates private funeral homes designed to create serene environments for honoring loved ones. Their services include international repatriation, burial, and cremation, allowing families to choose the options that best suit their needs. Additionally, Funeral Partners offers professional staff, vehicles, coffins, flowers, ash caskets, urns, and memorials, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the funeral process. With a focus on dignity and professionalism, Funeral Partners aims to help families navigate the complexities of funeral arrangements with care and compassion.

Enara Group

Acquisition in 2008
Enara provides high quality home care in the UK, delivering a wide range of services to people who require help and support due to illness, disability or infirmity. The business cares for people via local authority, NHS and private pay agreements.

Accura Support Services Limited

Acquisition in 2008
Accura Support Services Limited manufactures and supplies precision machined components. The company operates through two divisions: Supply Chain Services and Technical Contract Services. Its Supply Chain Services division offers pipeline flanges and fittings, pipe, valves, butt weld elbows, reducers, steels and specialist forgings, swage nipples, steel bars, and plates. The company's Technical Contract Services division offers CNC machining, offset boring, gun drilling, deep hole boring, precision round bores, round bar, blocks, casting, progression tools, transfer and electrical lamination tools, commissioning and service of press tools, jigs, fixtures, machines, and component gauges. It serves petrochemical, oil and gas, aerospace, chemical processing, motor sport, and engine manufacturing sectors

Lifeways

Acquisition in 2007
Lifeways offers personal care services, including assisted living, individual support, respite, short-term break, and transitional support services, for people with an acquired brain injury, a learning disability, autism, physical disabilities, and mental health.

4Projects

Acquisition in 2007
4Projects specializes in providing on-demand collaboration software aimed at enhancing project management processes. The software serves as a comprehensive toolset for online collaboration, document control, and information management, allowing individuals and teams to share information and communicate from anywhere in the world. It operates on a Software as a Service model, requiring only an Internet browser for access, eliminating the need for complex installations or expensive hardware. Central to its functionality is a relational database that stores all shared information, ensuring version control and auditability. Users can upload, amend, and share various documents, with all changes tracked for future reference. 4Projects supports multilingual capabilities, accommodating clients from multiple continents and facilitating projects through all lifecycle phases, including feasibility, planning, execution, and ongoing management. In addition to its software solutions, 4Projects also offers training and coaching services focused on project and process management, leadership, and organization to further enhance clients' capabilities.

Planit Holdings

Acquisition in 2006
Planit develops and supports Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to drive machinery that produces items from wood, metal and stone.

Boat International Media Ltd

Acquisition in 2006
Boat International Media Ltd is a media group serving the superyacht industry.

Rixonway Kitchens

Acquisition in 2006
Rixonway Kitchens, which is part of the Nobia Group, has been manufacturing quality kitchens since 1978. Over 30 years expertise and knowledge enables us to supply an extensive range of tailored carcases, ensuring each individual requirement is fulfilled. A comprehensive choice of modern and traditional door finishes is complimented with a wide selection of co-ordinating sinks, taps, worktops, handles and accessories. All of the kitchen furniture is manufactured at our 177,000sqft factory in Dewsbury West Yorkshire and as you would expect from one of the UK’s leading kitchen manufacturers, the manufacturing process has been assessed to ISO9001. Behind each and every kitchen is an unrivaled level of customer service which ensures that all client expectations are fulfilled. Our national network of contract designers use their skills and in-depth knowledge to create the kitchen layout, whilst the dedicated contract and sales managers ensures that pre agreed KPI’s are achieved. All our products are delivered by our own dedicated vehicle fleet, which enables the business to control the time that orders are delivered and allows stringent delivery schedules to be met. At Rixonway Kitchens we acknowledge our environmental obligations and take our responsibilities very seriously. To meet the current environmental challenges we have Chain of Custody (FSC®/PEFC) certification and we have developed a variety of tools, policies and strategies to reduce our environmental impact all of which have ISO14001 certification.

Healthcare Homes

Private Equity Round in 2005
Healthcare Homes is the leading provider of elderly residential care in East Anglia. The company owns and operates 23 nursing homes and also delivers over 23,000 hours per week of care to people living in their own homes. The company has established a reputation for providing high quality residential, nursing, domiciliary and dementia care, and a friendly and supportive service tailored to the needs of its clients.
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